The decision to transfer to another school is an important and often difficult one in your college career. Before you act, do your homework. Make sure you understand how transferring will affect you, so you don’t negatively impact your education or your chances to play college sports.

We would like to help make the transition to your next school a smooth one so you may continue your education and, at the same time, continue to participate in your sport. But you have a responsibility in this process as well. You need to learn as much as you can to protect your own eligibility.

Steps to Take Before You Transfer

1. Explore which school is right for you. Your new school should help you satisfy both your academic and athletic goals.  Not sure where you want to go? Learn more about all NCAA schools by division, sport and conference.
2. Apply to be admitted to the school you want to attend.
3. Understand transfer terminology you may hear during your transfer process.
4. Learn about the transfer and eligibility rules for the NCAA and the new conference and school you plan to join. See below for general transfer information depending on if you are transferring from a 2- or 4-year school.

Information for student athletes transferring from a 2-year school:

• Two-Year Transfer Guide
• Two-Year Transfer Best Practices Flyer
• Division I 2-4 Transfers Flowchart 
  • You plan to attend a Division I school. You have never attended a four-year school full time.
• Division I 4-2-4 Transfers Flowchart 
  • You plan to attend a Division I school. You attended a four-year school full time and now attend a two-year school full time.
• Division II 2-4 Transfers Flowchart
  • You plan to attend a Division II school. You have never attended a four-year school full time.
• Division II 4-2-4 Transfers Flowchart
  • You plan to attend a Division II school. You attended a four-year school full time and now attend a two-year school full time.
• Division III 2-4 and 4-2-4 Transfer Flowcharts
  • You plan to attend a Division III school.

Information for student-athletes transferring from a 4-year school:

• Four-Year Transfer Guide
• 2024-25 Division I Transfer Windows
• Division I Notification of Transfer Flyer
  • Learn about the Division I transfer process from the time you inform your current school of your intentions, the Transfer Portal, finding your new school, and the financial implications of athletics aid.
• Division I Transfer FAQs
• Division II Transfer FAQs
• Division I Undergraduate Transfer Basics
• Division II Notification of Transfer Flyer
  • Learn about the Division II transfer process from the time you inform your current school of your intentions, including the benefits and implications of transfer and frequently asked questions.
• Division I Transfer Module
• Division II Transfer Module
• NCAA Division I Bylaw 14.5.5.1 Preliminary Injunction – Application FAQ

Questions?

Questions about your specific transfer situation should be directed to the athletics compliance office at your current school or the school you hope to attend. If you have general questions about transferring, please contact the NCAA Legislative Customer Service team at 317-917-6008, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern time.